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    Keller & Kalmbach Fördertechnik GmbH

    Keller & Kalmbach Fördertechnik GmbH, headquartered in Unterschleißheim near Munich, was founded in 1878 and is now one of Europe’s leading wholesalers of fastening and joining technology. In addition to its core industries - the automotive, rail, and mechanical engineering sectors - the company supplies over 20,000 customers in more than 50 countries with C-parts, tools, and shop equipment. The more than 100,000 stock items and 900,000 Kanban parts are made available through a state-of-the-art central warehouse with 72,000 pallet storage locations and automated conveyor systems. Since 2009, Keller & Kalmbach has been successfully balancing standard business operations, customized logistics solutions, and digital transformation using the integrated ERP solution Proalpha.

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    Industry

    Industries

    Wholesale & Retail
    Goal

    Target Industries

    Automotive industry, rail industry, mechanical and plant engineering
    Employees

    Employees

    approx. 800
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    Industries

    Industry 1, Industry 2, Industry 3

    Objective

    Target Industries

    Industry 1, Industry 2, Industry 3

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    “For us, Proalpha is the linchpin of all our business processes and the central tool in our daily work.”

    Dr. Florian Seidl
    Managing Director, Keller & Kalmbach Fördertechnik GmbH

    Highlights

    90 % Digitalization Rate Achieved

    Through the implementation and further development of Proalpha, the company has achieved a 90 % level of digitization. Processes are largely automated and paperless. The ERP system forms the basis for modern, efficient workflows.

    Easy Integration of Third-Party Systems

    The Proalpha Integration Workbench allows for the centralized integration of a wide variety of external systems. These include warehouse management, online stores, and e-procurement platforms. The service-oriented architecture enables flexible and future-proof interfaces.

    ERP as a Stable IT Backbone

    Proalpha is the central system for all business processes, from purchasing to sales to logistics. It supports over 400 users in several countries. Since its implementation, the company’s revenue has doubled.

    What was the initial situation?

    Keller & Kalmbach had a complex IT landscape with many standalone systems and manual processes. The growing number of customers and products required a scalable solution. Digitization was necessary to remain competitive.

    Why the decision for Proalpha?

    Proalpha stood out for its comprehensive coverage of all business processes and its high level of integration. The platform offers interfaces to inventory management, the online store, and customer portals. It is also flexible enough to accommodate future technologies such as AI and the cloud.

    How can the success be measured?

    Revenue has doubled since the system was introduced. The level of digitization stands at 90 %, and processes are largely automated. The number of electronic orders and warehouse efficiency demonstrate the system’s effectiveness.

    Proalpha Benefits

    Automated Supply of C-Parts

    Thanks to Proalpha and our own Kanban solutions, reorders are placed automatically via barcode or RFID. The ERP system processes the signals and triggers the delivery. This ensures a reliable supply for major customers.

    Electronic Business Processes

    60% of orders are received electronically and processed directly in the ERP system. Delivery notes, invoices, and order confirmations are generated and archived automatically. This reduces manual work and increases speed.

    Ready for the Cloud and AI

    The ERP system has been fully migrated to the cloud. Future enhancements, such as AI-powered services, are already in the planning stages. Proalpha provides the technological foundation for digital transformation.